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NSW Climate and Energy Action
NSW Climate and Energy Action

Make the shift to a prosperous and sustainable future

We are laying the foundations to help NSW take climate and energy action

    We can support you to save money and reduce your climate and energy impact.

    The NSW Climate and Energy Action website provides easy-to-access information and opportunities to support you to make sustainable choices for your household, businesses, or community.

    Find out how NSW Government is leading the way through our policies and actions to: 

    • reduce our emissions to net zero by 2050
    • transform our energy sector and accelerate our renewable energy infrastructure 
    • ensure energy affordability and reliability for the people of NSW. 

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    Take action today

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    Take action for households
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    Take action for business and industry
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    Take action for government and local organisations
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    Learn about NSW plans and progress

    Net Zero Plan Stage 1: 2020-2030

    The Net Zero Plan Stage 1: 2020-2030 is the foundation for NSW's action on climate change and goal to reach net zero emissions by 2050.
    Read the Plan   
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    Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap

    The Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap is the NSW Government’s plan to transform our electricity system into one that is cheap, clean and reliable.
    Learn more about the Roadmap   
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    Stories of success

    See examples of those leading a sustainable change.

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    NSW innovation that is 'wow'

    Meet our big blue hydrogen-powered bus, driving us closer to our net zero future. First stop, the Central Coast. 

    Our trial of NSW's first hydrogen-powered bus is helping us see what net zero transport could look like. And like all shiny new toys, Red Bus Services Asset Manager John Shaw says “all the drivers want to have a go.” 

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    NSW school children are taking climate action into their own hands

    See how Cooling the Schools empowers Sydney school children to create wildlife habitat, reduce urban heat and increase shade in the playground by planting native trees.

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    Carbon on Country

    See how carbon farming is creating opportunities for First Nations communities to care for Country.

    Carbon farming not only reduces carbon emissions but can create new jobs, strengthen traditional knowledge and practices, and protect culturally significant species.

    Latest updates

    Compare cars using the Vehicle Emission Star Rating (VESR)
    Access funding to monitor energy use in your business and cut costs
    Green hydrogen electricity concessions available